p.49 #1 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Having played with the adaptor a lot more in the last few days, part of me now wants to get a F->M adaptor to stack on it, and then get some classic F mount glass with focus confirmation.
p.49 #2 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Ok, another Sony user here that is about to switch to the Nikon Zf (mostly) for its manual focus aides.
I recently started a thread asking questions that have been already answered plenty of times. Now I'm doing the same here... I have read this whole thread + others but still have open quesions.
Genereal idea: how about sticky threads or FAQs?
I currently have (all E-mount):
Laowa 15/2
Voigtländer 21/1.4
Voigtländer 50/2
Syoptic 50/1.1 (Mr. Ding)
Voigtländer 110/2.5
Sigma 35/1.2
Sony 24-105/4
I've read that the Fotodiox Pro Fusion (thanks, @JMan and @Lightsearcher) performs much better for wide angle lenses than other adapters because its thickness is just right. But it is mediocre at best for AF --> MF-only. Moreover, lens models are "approximated", so names are wrong. From what I've found, it sells for about 300€. A lot of money for a lot of drawbacks!
The Megadap ETZ21 (Pro) appears to be the to-go choice for AF duties for lenses >35mm but is actually a bit too thin - which you can compensate for by adding tape to the adapter --> a poor choice for MF lenses. It also sells for something between 200 and 300€.
Then there is the Viltrox E-Z. It seems to be on par with the Megadap in terms of AF performance (and offers customer service), while selling for a friendly ~110€. I've read some reports about poor mechanical fit. However, I coulnd't find anything about its thickness. Does it perform as well as the Fotodiox?
Finally, there's the Neewer/Funmount ETZ: perfect for adapting fully manual lenses, as it allows fake EXIF data transmission (editable through a text file), but just like the Fotodiox a poor choice for AF --> MF-only. Does it transmit correct data? Is its thickness right?
Anything I missed?
Is there an adapter that suits all use cases?
p.49 #5 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Egg Salad wrote:
Ok, another Sony user here that is about to switch to the Nikon Zf (mostly) for its manual focus aides.
I recently started a thread asking questions that have been already answered plenty of times. Now I'm doing the same here... I have read this whole thread + others but still have open quesions.
Genereal idea: how about sticky threads or FAQs?
I currently have (all E-mount):
Laowa 15/2
Voigtländer 21/1.4
Voigtländer 50/2
Syoptic 50/1.1 (Mr. Ding)
Voigtländer 110/2.5
Sigma 35/1.2
Sony 24-105/4
I've read that the Fotodiox Pro Fusion (thanks, @JMan@ and @Lightsearcher@) performs much better for wide angle lenses than other adapters because its thickness is just right. But it is mediocre at best for AF --> MF-only. Moreover, lens models are "approximated", so names are wrong. From what I've found, it sells for about 300€. A lot of money for a lot of drawbacks!
The Megadap ETZ21 (Pro) appears to be the to-go choice for AF duties for lenses >35mm but is actually a bit too thin - which you can compensate for by adding tape to the adapter --> a poor choice for MF lenses. It also sells for something between 200 and 300€.
Then there is the Viltrox E-Z. It seems to be on par with the Megadap in terms of AF performance (and offers customer service), while selling for a friendly ~110€. I've read some reports about poor mechanical fit. However, I coulnd't find anything about its thickness. Does it perform as well as the Fotodiox?
Finally, there's the Neewer/Funmount ETZ: perfect for adapting fully manual lenses, as it allows fake EXIF data transmission (editable through a text file), but just like the Fotodiox a poor choice for AF --> MF-only. Does it transmit correct data? Is its thickness right?
Anything I missed?
Is there an adapter that suits all use cases? ...Show more →
I can comment on 2 adapters in that list
I have the ETZ21 (Pro), it is OK. In daylight it is actually impressive, dusk and at night it depends on what you are shooting. Low contrast scenes it will really hunt at wider angles (Batis 25/2), but if you are shooting a scene with contrasts in it, then it is fine. My Batis 40 still hunts in low light, but nowhere near as much, again, it is scene dependant.
My widest AF lens is my Batis 25 and I am more than happy with the output.
I have a Neewer ETZ which I freaking love, MF focus conformation on pretty much any lens, just love this adapter. It blows my mind that I can use my 70yrs old Zeiss and get MF focus confirmation, it is a game changer (for me)
Both these adapters are poor at EXIF though things have improved with FW 2.0
I also have the TTartisan 6bit adapter which also gives MF confirmation for any lens, it is also a good solid alternative.
I will try the other adapters as well, there will not be a one size fits all for adapters, choose the best adapter you can for the job you want to do. I think you will need to own at least 2, one for MF and one for AF and both of these will come with compromises.
p.49 #6 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
@wastedimages
I just ordered the Viltrox E-Z for AF duties (not for speed but convenience). I hope it can also serve as an MF adapter for my Voigtländers. I couldn't find anything on its thickness, so I'll have to test for myself if it works ok with the Lawoa 15/2 and CV 21/1.4.
If that's not the case, I putting my faith on the Neewer ETZ Pro which I also ordered. If both fail...well shit.
His answer: "The increased field curavture due to the difference in filter stack thickness leads to worse resolution. There is no either or, they are connected.
The difference is not enough to suddenly give the Laowa 45mm 0.95 great bokeh at longer distances.
My Neewer adapter has okay thickness, but because of issues mentioned above I won’t be using E-mount UWA on that camera and I also wouldn’t recommend doing so, regardless of adapter thickness."
p.49 #7 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I have that Viltrox adapter here.
AF is waaaay slower than with the megadap and it cannot be programmed for manual lenses without electronics like the Neewer.
In its current state: not recommended.
p.49 #8 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I use my two Voigtlanders (Sony mount) on my Z6 with the old TechArt adapter, gives me focus confirmation on these manual lenses and thats enough for me.
I don't have any experience with the other adapters you mention.
p.49 #15 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I'm a black and white photographer, but the Imaging Recipes at NIC made me want to try a little color photography. Nikon Zf, TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 ASPH with 10% Cinebloom filter.
p.49 #17 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
All Z cameras have manual focusing tools, like magnification and focus peaking. However, the Z6III, the Zf, the Z5II and the Z50II all have new focusing features which other Nikon Z bodies do not have. See the link below for more detailed information than I can provide.
p.49 #19 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I use several M42 lenses on dumb adapters and really like the FW 2.0-given ability to name them and tell EXIF the aperture used. I also use a Fringer EF-Z adapter for some Canon lenses.
If I use the M42 lenses on adapters to the EF-Z adapter, I get focus conformation - VERY nice feature. But when I do this I lose the ability to record aperture used, just like it was before the firmware update.
Can anyone tell me if there's something I should be doing to make it possible to have the best of both worlds and have focus confirmation with the ability to record aperture? Did Nikon miss an opportunity to make using dumb MF lenses even better or is there a good reason for this I am not seeing?
p.49 #20 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I'm considering a Zf or Z5II for my Cosina VM lenses. My understanding is that I get focus peaking, magnification and the green confirmation box on eyes/objects even when I don't use an AF adapter. Is that right? Or does the confirmation box only work for chipped MF lenses like the ones Cosina makes natively for Z-mount?
